sensor SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Owner's Manual

Security indicator light (type B)
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors (and the rear
gate) will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once, and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
security indicator light will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-
onds), indicating that the system has been
armed for surveillance.
If any of the doors or the rear gate is not
fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds
five times, the hazard warning flashers
flash five times to alert you that the doors
(or the rear gate) are not properly closed.
When you close the door, the system will
automatically arm and doors will automa-tically lock.
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Disarming the system
Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter.
. Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system ”).
– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener button.
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
! Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter
is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is
too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the access key/remote
transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF ”
to the “ON”position with a registered key/
access key.
NOTE
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “Switching
power status ”F9-17. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Refer
to “Replacing battery of access key ”
F 11-45.
& Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the access key/remote transmitter
is used only for locking and unlocking the
doors and rear gate and for panic activa-
tion.
To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’ s alarm system for
deactivation mode. Refer to “Activating
and deactivating the alarm system ”F 2-
25. The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every 3 seconds
indicating that the system is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’ s alarm system for activation
mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system ”F 2-25.
Keys and doors/Alarm system
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&Tripped sensor identification
The security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the
location of unauthorized intrusion or the
severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the indicator light will light
for 1 second and then flash as follows.
. When a door or rear gate was opened:
5 times
. When a strong impact or multiple
impacts were sensed: twice (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option))
. When a light impact was sensed: once
(only models with shock sensors (dealer
option))
NOTE
Any of the above indicator light flash-
ings will recur each time the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON ”position.
Rearming the alarm system cancels the
flashing.
& Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion)
The shock sensors trigger the alarm
system when they sense impacts applied
to the vehicle and when any of their
electric wires are cut. The alarm system
causes the horn to sound and the hazard
warning flashers to flash for a short time
when the sensed impact is weak, but it
warns of a strong impact or multiple
impacts by sounding the horn and flashing
the hazard warning flashers, both lasting
approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE
. The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by break-
ing in, and cannot sense an impact that
does not cause vibration (such as
breaking the glass using a rescue
hammer).
. The shock sensors may sense vi-
bration as indicated in the following
examples and trigger the alarm system.
Select the settings of the alarm system
and shock sensors appropriately de-
pending on where you usually park
your vehicle. Examples:
–Vibration from a construction site
– Vibration in a multistory car park
– Vibration from trains
. You can have the sensitivity of the
shock sensors adjusted to your pre-
ference by your SUBARU dealer.
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Keys and doors/Rear gate
from approximately 12 in (30 cm) or
more from the completely closed posi-
tion.
.Before closing the rear gate in step
4, it is possible to register the height
many times through step 3. Therefore,
the registered height can easily be fine-
tuned.
Retrieval of the rear gate height:
To open the rear gate and stop it at the
registered height, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press the memory switch to select the
ON status.
2. Press and hold any of the power rear
gate switches.
Even if any of the power rear gate
switches are pressed and held while the
memory switch is in the OFF status, you
can stop it at the registered height by
pressing the memory switch to select the
ON status before the rear gate reaches
the registered height.
NOTE
. The rear gate will open to the
position that is stored in the memory
function even if the rear gate is opened
by the reverse function.
. If the rear gate is opened manually
while the memory function is activated, you cannot close it by pressing the
power rear gate button on the rear gate.
To close it, press the other power rear
gate button or close it manually.
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Reverse function
WARNING
.Do not let parts of your body be
caught intentionally to operate
the reverse function. If the re-
verse function does not operate
for some reason, this may lead to
serious injury or accidents.
. The reverse function may not
operate if foreign objects are
caught in the rear gate just
before it closes completely. Be
careful not to catch your fingers
and other body parts.
. The reverse function may not
operate depending on the object
shape and the manner in which it
was caught. Be careful not to
catch your fingers and other
body parts.
CAUTION
. If the reverse function is operated
3 times consecutively, automatic
opening and closing of the power
rear gate function will be can-
celed and the rear gate can be
opened and closed normally.
Whether the rear gate opens or
closes depends on the rear gate
height when automatic operation
is ceased. Be careful that the rear
gate does not hit anyone ’s head
or face, etc. and that fingers and
baggage, etc. are not caught in it.
. Take care not to damage the
touch sensors. Otherwise, the
reverse function may cease to
operate.
If, while opening or closing using power
rear gate, the rear gate catches persons
or baggage or hits an obstacle, an
electronic chirp will sound 3 times and
the rear gate will operate as follows.
When opening the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically close.
When closing the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically open.
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1) Touch sensor
Touch sensors are attached on the left
and right edges of the rear gate. If the
touch sensors detect fingers, baggage,
etc. while closing by the power rear gate
function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3
times and the rear gate will open auto-
matically.
NOTE
When the rear gate is opened using the
reverse function, it will be opened fully
or to the height registered in the
memory function.!
Rear gate drop prevention function
If, while fully opened via the power rear
gate function, the rear gate is lowered by
the weight of snow and such, an electronic
chirp will sound and the rear gate will
close automatically.
NOTE
. If there is snow on the rear gate,
only use the power rear gate function
after removing the snow.
. If you close the rear gate manually
just after the rear gate is fully opened
using the power rear gate function, the
rear gate drop prevention function will
operate to close the rear gate automa-
tically. In this case, this is not a
malfunction.
Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone ’shands,arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur.
. The vehicle stops suddenly.
. The vehicle turns sharply.
. The vehicle is involved in an
accident.
. Body parts protruding from the
vehicle are struck by outside
objects.
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.
. Before closing the moonroof,
make sure that no one ’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.
. Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
Keys and doors/Moonroof
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of re-
placement or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Should the warning light illuminate stea-
dily after blinking for approximately one
minute, have the system inspected by
your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If this light does not illuminate
briefly after the ignition switch is
turned ON or the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute, you should have
your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly and keepdriving straight ahead while gradu-
ally reducing speed. Then slowly
pull off the road to a safe place.
Otherwise an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the Low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.
If the light illuminates steadily after
blinking for approximately one min-
ute, promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system inspected.
CAUTION
The tire pressure monitoring system
is NOT a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked peri-
odically (at least monthly) using a
tire gauge. After any change to tire
pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-
itoring system will not re-check tire
inflation pressures until the vehicle
is first driven more than 25 mph (40
km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-
sures, increase the vehicle speed to
at least 25 mph (40 km/h) to start the
TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-
tion pressures. If the tire pressures
are now above the severe low
pressure threshold, the low tire
pressure warning light should turn
off a few minutes later. Therefore, be
sure to install the specified size for
the front and rear tires.
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Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Access key
warning light on
meter Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent) —— — The driver
’s door was opened while
the push-button ignition switch is
“ ACC ”and the select lever is in the
“ P ”position. Switch the push-button ignition
switch to
“OFF ”, or close the
driver ’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure
to switch the push-button ignition
switch to “OFF ”.
The push-button ignition switch
was switched to “OFF ”while the
driver ’s door is open. Close the driver
’s door.
Ding Short beep
(2 seconds) —— Lockout warning:
An attempt was made to lock all
doors while the access key is left
inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while
the access key is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all
doors will be unlocked.
— Short beep
(2 seconds) —— Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor was touched
while the push-button ignition
switch is
“OFF ”and the access key
is inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*If the access key is inside the
vehicle, the doors cannot be
locked.
— Beep, beep ...
(5 beeps) —— Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched
while the push-button ignition
switch is in the
“OFF ”position and
one of the doors including the rear
gate is opened. Close the doors securely and lock
them.
*If one of the doors including the
rear

gate is opened, the doors
cannot be locked.
Ding Long beep (60
seconds max.)
—— Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched
while carrying the access key and
the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than
“OFF ”and the
select lever is in the “P ”position. Return the access key inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button
ignition switch to
“OFF ”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is
not switched to “OFF ”, the doors
cannot be locked.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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Instruments and controls/Information display (Mexico–spec. models)
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate
the BSD/RCTA.
For models with type A combination
meter, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will
be shown on the combination meter. For
models with type B combination meter, the
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will be shown
on the multi information display of the
combination meter.
For details, refer to “BSD/RCTA ”F 7-58.
&RAB warning light (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-66.
&RAB OFF indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-66.
Information display (Mexico-
spec. models)
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with a color
multi function display, refer to “Multi
function display ”F 3-44.
1) Outside temperature indicator
2) Driving information display
3) Clock
With the ignition switch in the “ACC ”
position, the clock appears on the display.
Withtheignitionswitchinthe“ ON”
position, the outside temperature indica-
tor, driving information display and clock
all appear on the display.
& Outside temperature indica-
tor
This indicator displays the outside tem-
perature between −408 F( −408 C) and
122 8F (50 8C).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
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!Information bar
1) Information bar
2) Outside temperature indicator
3) Information reminder (models with type A
combination meter)
4) Top display
5) Clock
While the ignition switch is in the “ACC ”or
“ON ”position, the outside temperature
indicator, clock, etc. will be shown on the
information bar.
!Outside temperature indicator
This displays the outside temperature
between −408 F( −408 C) and 122 8F
(50 8C).
Icy road surface warning screen
When the outside temperature becomes
37 8F(3 8C) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the
driver that the road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
. The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
. The icy road surface warning screen
should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the road
surface before driving.
. Once the icy road surface warning
screen is displayed, it will not be
displayed again unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC ”or “ON ”
position after it has been turned to
“ LOCK ”/“ OFF ”position.
! Information reminder
The screen returns to the original screen
several seconds after the interruption
screen has been displayed. If the inter-
ruption screen can be displayed once
more even after the original screen has
appeared, an information reminder should
be displayed. For details about the inter-
ruption screen, refer to “Interruption
screen” F3-48.
! Top display
One of the following items can be dis-
played on the top display.
. Average fuel consumption correspond-
ing to the driving distance of each trip
meter
. Current fuel consumption (This may
not be displayed when driving at a low
speed.)
. Driving range on remaining fuel
For details about the setting of the top
display, refer to “Top display setting ”F 3-
68.
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Top menuMenu option DescriptionPage
Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-76
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-77
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-77
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-77
On/Off Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the
“ON ”position. On or Off
3-77
Clear All Settings Clear all settings for maintenance items. Yes or No 3-78
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Driving History Set Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-79
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Car Setting Keyless Buzzer Volume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 73-81
Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off3-82
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 3-83
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay
timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off
3-84
Auto Light Sensor (if equipped) Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor. Low, Mid, High or Max
3-85
Keyless Access Setting (if
equipped) Set and customize the keyless access function. Driver
’s Door Unlock 3-86
Rear Gate Unlock 3-88
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 3-89
Go Back Return to top menu. —
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
!Auto light sensor sensitivity setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-81.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Auto Light Sensor ”item. Then
push the
button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push thebutton to enter the selection
mode.
4. Select the preferred setting by operat-
ing the “”or “”switch. Then push thebutton.
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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